Buena Vista Social Club

In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's gigs in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music -- but also the musicians' life stories.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
105 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
105 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jun 4, 1999
Season
1999
Average Score
75%
Mean Score
75%
Ratings
380
Popularity
2
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Genres
Documentary, Music
Country
DE

Description

In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's gigs in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music -- but also the musicians' life stories.

Immersion

Japanese

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